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One of the reigning queens of Atlanta independent hip-hop scene, Adrift Da Belle released the highly anticipated EP, “D.R.U.G.S.-n-Adrift: A Tribute to East Coast Hip Hop’. Produced by Adrift Da Belle and hip hop producer, D.R.U.G.S., ‘DNA’ (in short) is now available for download via http://adriftdabelle.bandcamp.com.   Since the release of Adrift’s first single, ‘MORE’,…

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Cash Money Records recording artist Lil Wayne, who has been with Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Baby” Williams’ New Orleans-based label since the very start of his career in the Hot Boys, has shattered the iTunes record for first-week album sales in just four days, moving more than 300k of his new album, Tha Carter…

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The world’s best-selling album of the past decade, The Beatles’ “1”, makes its global digital debut today exclusively via iTunes. The album has debuted at #1 on several iTunes top albums charts around the world, including the US, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Mexico, Sweden, Spain, New Zealand, and Greece. The Beatles have now sold more…

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If you were to run in to Eric Church today, chances are you’d find him celebrating with a drink in his hand. He’s nominated for the CMA’s Top New Artist Of The Year.   “Though I’ve tried to make my career not just about winning awards, it’s always great to be recognized, and I’m especially…

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Pretty Lights will kick off an extensive U.S. headlining tour tonight with a sold-out show at the Grand Sierra Resort Theatre in Reno, NV. After a spring outing that landed Pretty Lights on Pollstar’s Top 50 grossing concert tours chart and a summer festival run that included performances at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, Identity, Norway’s Oslo…

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Since 2005, FAMILY FORCE 5 has been galvanizing audiences with their incendiary dance floor mix of dirty South dance-rock anthems, thunderous beats, Southern-fried guitar and good-time lyrics. After raucous performances at Sonisphere, the Vans Warped Tour and a handful of U.S. festivals this summer, the Atlanta quintet will release their genre-obliterating new album III on…

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Lord Jamar is an American emcee and actor. He is a member of the legendary hip-hop group Brand Nubian, which formed in 1989 and released the now classic LP, “All For One”. As an actor, he is best known for his role of Supreme Allah on the TV series Oz. He has appeared on Law…

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On Monday 19th September Newcastle-based sextet Lanterns On The Lake will release their Bella Union debut ‘Gracious Tide, Take Me Home’, but before then we’d like to share with you a new video for the very beautiful new single ‘Keep On Trying’. These stunning visuals, which explore all aspects of life on the Geordie Shore,…

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Lights Resolve, the trio from Long Island, NY, has signed with Rock Ridge Music and will release its debut album, “Feel You’re Different,” via the label on October 25, 2011.   For Feel You’re Different, Lights Resolve recorded in Bethpage, NY with legendary Long Island producer Mike Sapone (Brand New, Taking Back Sunday). “As a…

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Acclaimed writer/director John Scheinfeld has tackled many icons in his illustrious career, including numerous feature documentaries and retrospectives of John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Frank Sinatra, Bette Midler, Nat King Cole, The Bee Gees, Rosemary Clooney, and Andy Williams amongst others – but none perhaps as big as the first-ever feature film biopic on “The King…

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San Diego based band TRANSFER will release their debut album, Future Selves on October 11th via Cool Green Recordings.   Within a short period of time, the band has been earning high praise on both sides of the Atlantic; including picking up two awards at last month’s San Diego Music Awards.   Since finishing the…

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Swindon, UK’s THE DEAD LAY WAITING (TDLW) is pleased to announce the November 29th, 2011 United States release of their new album, Almost Heaven, with UK label Rising Records. Almost Heaven was released in June 2011 in the UK, featuring 14 tracks and 60 minutes of pulsating music. The album also marks the return of…

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Legendary multi-platinum rap duo Mobb Deep inked a label deal today with national distribution company RED Distribution (a division of Sony Music Entertainment) for their imprint Infamous Records. The New York based label will be run and managed by Mobb Deep, which has appeared on records totaling more than 40 million in sales, with the…

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, WaterTower Music and DC Entertainment today announced Batman: Arkham City – The Album, which will be released in conjunction with the highly anticipated forthcoming videogame Batman: Arkham City. Featuring 12 new original tracks by Panic! At The Disco, Coheed and Cambria, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and more (full track list below),…

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Born and raised in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, actress/songstress Kristin Chenoweth goes back to her country music roots with her new album Some Lessons Learned, available on SONY MASTERWORKS on Tuesday, September 13.   She will perform songs from the new recording on The View, Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Piers Morgan Tonight…

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The Fairchilds will release their debut album Our Revolution via independent label Vertusent on September 27, 2011.     Singer Cyril Niccolai sees his dreams realized with this release, having detoured from a career in medicine to follow his aspiration to become an international recording artist.   Niccolai was raised in Nice, France, and contrary…

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Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Tony Lucca will be releasing his covers album, Under The Influence, on September 27, 2011, via Rock Ridge Music.   A 10-song compilation of tunes (see full track listing below) by artists that influenced Lucca as a musician and songwriter, the album was produced by Mike Vizcarra (Brian Wright, Ladies Gun Club,…

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Get to know singer/songwriter/producer and DJ, Keo Nozari, in his just released EPK. Keo gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at his career from his first performances at NY’s infamous CBGB’s and Virgin Megastore in Times Square to MTV licensing his first album and the success of his latest album Love Boutique. [youtube NmbqsKkxDhQ nolink] Check…

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Smack in the middle of two unique and diverse cultures, budding indie artist Fereshta is quickly charming audiences from coast to coast with her thoughtful lyrics and intoxicating brand of alternative rock. Fresh off the release of her debut full length, Global Citizen, this Afghani native is utilizing her music to affect positive change within…

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Australian-born singer/songwriter Emily O’Halloran is a poet, nomad, observer and a seeker of truth whose boundless, picturesque adventures and, most importantly, the myriad of people and places she’s encountered along the way, inevitably led to creating her own melancholy, gimlet-eyed, yet soulful brand of music. Her debut album “Morphine & Cupcakes,” is a throwback to…

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Major props to the editorial team at Lit Magazine Online for a great featured interview. Lit magazine is focused on the pleasures of women cigar enthusiasts. Lit speaks to women and to the urban culture that skirts on the edge of cigar mainstream. They are bringing the new age of cigar aficionados. Check out the…

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Embodying all the fiery volcanoes, sunny beaches, and the relaxing fun of the islands of Hawaii, punk rock reggae band PEPPER have been creating quite an independent international empire for over 10 years. Fresh off of this summer’s Vans Warped Tour, the band is excited to get back on the road and has announced a…

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Multi-platinum selling duo New Boyz, comprised of Ben J and Legacy, are celebrating their fifth consecutive Top 10 song at Rhythmic radio with their current single, “Better With The Lights Off” featuring R&B superstar Chris Brown.   The duo has had tremendous success since they hit the scene in 2009 and have sold over 7…

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American icon Tony Bennett is celebrating his 85th birthday this year with a new album, “Tony Bennett: Duets II” which will be released on September 20th onRPM/Columbia Records. Bennett began the live recording process with several artists during Grammy week in February at LA’s famed Capital Studios. “Duets II”produced by Phil Ramone follows up “Tony…

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Green Label Sound today releases the music video for “Summer Jam (Featuring Maxine Ashley)” by The Cool Kids. The video, shot by their pals BB Gun, responsible for previous video ‘Bundle Up’, shows Chuck Inglish, Mikey Rocks and Maxine Ashley in an imagined pool party replete with synchronized swimming and man-sized dancing fish. [vimeo 28308071…

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Rich Robinson announces a 34-day tour in support of his new record, Through A Crooked Sun that comes out October 11, 2011. The tour stars in Philadelphia and ends in Phoenix. Dylan LeBlanc will open on all the dates.   Through A Crooked Sun is Rich’s second solo album after much success as a co-founder…

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Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Darius Rucker has rejoined Brad Paisley for the H2O II: Wetter and Wilder Tour, which kicked off last week at London’s famed O2 Arena and will continue through Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.   The entertainers have been receiving rave reviews and having a great time, as noted by The…

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A true legend of African Soul Music, El REGO releases El Rego on Daptone Records on October 25, 2011.   Here for the first time on album are 12 of his greatest recordings from the late 60’s and early 70’s hand-picked by Daptone Records.   Download and share one of El Rego’s celebrated masterpieces, “Hessa”…

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UK duo Summer Camp are pleased to announce the release of their much anticipated full-length debut Welcome To Condale. The album is set for North American release on November 8th via Summer Camp’s own Apricot Records, an imprint of much loved London based indie Moshi Moshi Records. As a preview of the new material, on…

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Grammy nominated R&B singer, songwriter and musician CJ Hilton premieres the video for “So Fresh” online today. The track is produced by Salaam Remi (Amy Winehouse, Nas, Jazmine Sullivan) and is from his debut album Cold Summer, available this fall on RCA Records. The album cut also features acclaimed rapper Nas and is currently available…

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Popa Chubby returns with a new album titled Back To New York City via Provogue Records on October 11.   The singer shares, “If there’s one thing I want people to know about me, it’s that I’m a survivor.”   His story reads like a docudrama, having faced challenges that easily could have placed him…

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Grammy Award-nominated reggae star Wayne Wonder adds heat to his new single that’s already blazing the charts by teaming up with Grammy Award-winning songstress Mya on the sizzling “If I Ever” Remix. The mastermind of Sean Roy Strachan, producer at Miami-based Jewmaican Records, “If I Ever” Remix puts the tune into extended play for Wonder,…

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Following on the heels of his triumphant performance at this summer’s Lollapalooza festival, UK rap superstar Tinie Tempah has announced that he will hit the road with Lupe Fiasco in September for a fall U.S. tour. All dates are listed below. The London-born rapper and two-time BRIT Award-winner wowed fans and critics attending Lollapalooza with…

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Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce a new worldwide partnership with Anthem Records and rock trio Rush. The band will remain on Anthem/Universal Music in Canada only. “We have tremendous respect for Roadrunner Records and what Cees Wessels and Jonas Nachsin have built on a worldwide level. After years of Roadrunner pursuing the band, Tom…

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Official music video for “Midnight Eyes” by Rose of Jericho. “Midnight Eyes” is track 2 on ROJ’s third album release Out of the Maze. For more information visit website: http://www.roseofjericho.com. [youtube 6bUyB2_-EeE nolink]

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In his new book TRUST ME, I’M DR. OZZY, rock legend OZZY OSBOURNE embraces his status as a medical marvel to tell incredible stories, offer advice as only he can and shed light on his seemingly superhuman ability to stay alive.   Due out October 11, TRUST ME, I’M DR. OZZY: ADVICE FROM ROCK’S ULTIMATE…

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Lalah Hathaway, one of contemporary R&B’s most prized artists and in-demand vocalists will releaseher sixth solo album and second for Stax Records, Where It All Begins on October 18th, 2011. The versatile, critically acclaimed musician, songwriter, vocalist and producer found creative regeneration and newfound energy making this record, an artistic re-birth she’s eager to share…

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With fellow Southwest Detroit-born Jack White at the production helm and musical backing by Nashville’s very own Jeff the Brotherhood, this 2011 version of “Leck Mich Im Arsch” marries Mozart’s melody (and lyrics sung in operatic German) with ICP’s poignant lyrical addition in English and Jeff the B’s monster-riffs, letting the whole thing tie together…

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After 2 years of extensive international touring, guitar virtuoso, singer/ songwriter Richie Kotzen is back to unleash his new album 24 HOURS, releasing November 11 on Headroom-Inc. 24 HOURS reflects the guitar style’s that has defined his career as a virtuoso, while taking it to another level of playing. “I feel like I have reached…

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Neon Hitch is at it again. Her hip-hop covers have been making waves on the web. First, she took Wiz Khalifa’s “On My Level” for a ride. Neon followed that up with an enticing rendition of Mac Miller’s “Donald Trump.” And now, fresh off Kreayshawn’s VMA appearance, Neon Hitch puts her own spin on the…

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